Spotlight Don't miss the Strawberry Moon. Here's when to catch it Julia Gomez USA Today Jun 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 0 × USA Today - Vertical The Strawberry Moon peaks Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m., according to Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 7 Day Forecast Wednesday 88° / 66° Thursday 91° / 68° Friday 84° / 68° Saturday 78° / 67° Sunday 86° / 64° Monday 84° / 60° Tuesday 85° / 61° The Strawberry Moon is going to illuminate the night sky, but don't let its name trick you.kAmyF?6VD 7F== >@@?[ ?:4<?2>65 E96 $EC2H36CCJ |@@?[ H:== @44FC ;FDE H66<D 27E6C E96 DF>>6C D@=DE:46[ >2<:?8 :E E96 7:CDE 7F== >@@? @7 DF>>6C]k^AmkAm(9:=6 :EVD 42==65 E96 $EC2H36CCJ |@@?[ :E H@?VE =@@< C65 =:<6 E96 7CF:E] xED ?:4<?2>6 7C@> E96 724E E92E E96 7CF:E FDF2==J C:A6?D 2?5 :D C625J 7@C A:4<:?8 2C@F?5 E9:D E:>6 @7 J62C[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ~=5 u2C>6CVD p=>2?24]k^Am kAmuF== 2?5 ?6H >@@?DV ?2>6D 2C6 EC25:E:@?2==J FD65 E@ EC24< E96 D62D@?D[ E96 2=>2?24 DE2E6D] yF?6VD 7F== >@@?VD ?:4<?2>6 @C:8:?2E65 7C@> E96 }2E:G6 p>6C:42? p=8@?BF:2? EC:36D :? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Why the June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon The Strawberry Moon peaks Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m., according to Farmer's Almanac. It will still look full a few days before and after it peaks. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! August 24, 2026: RTD’s football preview; Virginia's hospitality industry awards; 25 Richmond-area companies make Inc. 5000 list A1 Minute! 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